North West Leicestershire Demographic
Latest official statistics for North West Leicestershire
North West Leicestershire is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in East Midlands, home to 111,881 residents with a density of 401 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 19.4% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 42.7 years (2.0 above) the UK average.
Population111,881▲ 1,678 (1.5%)
Area279 km²
Density401
Median Age42.7+2.0 on UK avg age
Female56,79750.8%
Male55,08449.2%
Births1,0180.9%
Deaths9900.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 19.4%
Religion share in North West Leicestershire
Ethnic official statistics in North West Leicestershire
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 95.9% |
Asian | 1.5% |
Mixed | 1.5% |
Black | 0.6% |
Other Group | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in North West Leicestershire
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 48.1% |
Never Married | 33.5% |
Divorced | 10% |
Widowed | 6.2% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in North West Leicestershire
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 71.8% |
Social Rented | 13.5% |
Private Rented | 13.5% |
Shared Ownership | 1.1% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in North West Leicestershire
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 82.6% |
Disabled Limited | 10.6% |
Disabled Lot | 6.8% |
| Total | 100% |